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Sensory friendly bra - does such a thing exist?

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Nowanextraone · 09/08/2024 08:28

I literally cannot stand bras. Honestly, they ruin my day when I have to wear one. Believe me when I say I have been fitted for them properly but it's no good. I'm 40 years old and have hated them my entire life.

I cannot stand the feel of the straps, the clips at the back, the under-band, the restriction, the way they squeeze my back fat. Urghhh.

I have a similar hatred of tights, certain fabrics etc and always have. I definitely have sensory issues.

I have lived in Sloggi Zero feel bra-tops, which are the closest thing to a bra that I can tolerate. But they seem to be being discontinued as they never come back into stock in my size.

Also, if I'm honest, I don't think they always give me enough support. I am a size 16 and whilst my boobs aren't huge, they do need more support in some clothes. Last time I measured they were a D cup.

I have tried Molke bras and found them torturous and as bad as normal bras. My idea would be a pull on bra (as I cannot stand the back clips either) but one that gives support. I have tried many others in the Sloggi range but they aren't very supportive.

I am aware I sound weird 🤣 Any suggestions?

OP posts:
TravellingJack · 10/08/2024 13:35

I've tried the stretchy crop tops from many shops, and none are supportive enough for bigger (F-G here) boobs. I can't wear underwired or thin straps (as on most larger cup bras!) for more than a few hours. Sports bras are great but again, only for a few hours at a time. I've seen some that look like they might work, such as Miss Mary of Sweden, but at those prices I can't afford to buy, try and then find it's no good.

My magic solution is simply to wear two stretchy crop top style bras at a time. That seems to provide just enough support - I wouldn't run in them, but it's supportive and comfortable enough for day to day. The shape isn't great (sort of squashed-looking!) but I'd rather be comfortable than have my boobs hoisted to my ears by an underwired bra with razor straps!

DisforDarkChocolate · 10/08/2024 13:39

Very comfortable, fell apart in a few weeks. I should have complained.

Girliefriendlikespuppies · 10/08/2024 13:55

Just don't wear one? I'm back to wearing wireless ones but a lot of the time I don't wear one at all.

Lavender14 · 10/08/2024 13:59

Not sure if this would be helpful but when I was pregnant my boobs were AGONY and the only thing I could tolerate was the pour moi nursing bra. It's really soft but still a bit supportive (f cup) so maybe that would be worth a try? I'll try and link below.

Jellyandicecreamandcustard · 10/08/2024 14:49

Only ones I can tolerate are from Uniqlo - no clips at the back (slips on)

StormInanFcup · 10/08/2024 15:12

I can really recommend a front closing post surgery bra.

I used them after I had breast reduction surgery and they were so soft and comfortable I've kept using them. Mainly around the house and WFH as they are not the most flattering shape under a Tshirt for a F/FF cup (but fine under looser tops and shirts). This one for example:
https://www.suzannecharles.co.uk/bras/CR37608WHTL.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn9y1BhC2ARIsAG5IY-5MAXrhiRoA3sT_QZui1LrfPwTX73CfzWdZmcHEq7lhW_H78WoxmecaAlnwEALw_wcB

Cancer Research UK Post- Surgery Comfort Bra

Suzanne Charles manufacture and retail ladies slips,bras, corsetry and nightwear

https://www.suzannecharles.co.uk/bras/CR37608WHTL.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn9y1BhC2ARIsAG5IY-5MAXrhiRoA3sT_QZui1LrfPwTX73CfzWdZmcHEq7lhW_H78WoxmecaAlnwEALw_wcB

Babbahabba · 10/08/2024 15:42

Boob or Bust will make it worse as the band is so tight! I'm a 32 back in BoB but always wear 34 on the widest setting. At 32 I feel like I'm struggling to breathe!

veritasverity · 10/08/2024 17:12

I can't stand bras either OP. I few years ago M & S brought lovely comfy t.shirt type bras in very soft fabric (flexi-fit non wired). When I go running and need a bit more support, I simply wear two! The only down side is they need washing twice as the fabric seems to hold on to smell! But most of the time I wouldn't know I'm wearing one.

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